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Thanks Costly for being Customer Support at the moment, another Q.

How do you think this rig will handle Battlefield 3?

Also, I chose the AMD CPU because they're super cheap in comparison to their Intel buddies. Is the AMD CPU okay, or are they trash?

  • 07.07.2012 1:56 PM PDT
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:)

and what's the fasted hard drive out there? Sometimes my little sister likes to play minesweeper but she also has the attention span of a fish.

We will need the fastest hard drive out there to make sure minesweeper and maybe solitaire loads as quickly as possible.

  • 07.07.2012 1:59 PM PDT
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For Minesweeper? Why are you even trying to run that? The graphics alone require something that 3D artists use for their day-to-day jobs.
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and what's the fasted hard drive out there? Sometimes my little sister likes to play minesweeper but she also has the attention span of a fish.

We will need the fastest hard drive out there to make sure minesweeper and maybe solitaire loads as quickly as possible.


[Edited on 07.07.2012 2:02 PM PDT]

  • 07.07.2012 2:02 PM PDT

Posted by: Keiyoti
How do you think this rig will handle Battlefield 3?

Also, I chose the AMD CPU because they're super cheap in comparison to their Intel buddies. Is the AMD CPU okay, or are they trash?

Your build looks to be just fine from what I can tell. If you're really worried about it playing a particular game I would recommend looking at the games "Recommended Requirements" and see where your specs stand in comparison. From my quick search, it looks like you meet the requirements. However, I must ask if you're planning on getting a CD drive or not.

  • 07.07.2012 2:06 PM PDT
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Haha yeah, missed that while I was picking parts.
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Posted by: Keiyoti
How do you think this rig will handle Battlefield 3?

Also, I chose the AMD CPU because they're super cheap in comparison to their Intel buddies. Is the AMD CPU okay, or are they trash?

Your build looks to be just fine from what I can tell. If you're really worried about it playing a particular game I would recommend looking at the games "Recommended Requirements" and see where your specs stand in comparison. From my quick search, it looks like you meet the requirements. However, I must ask if you're planning on getting a CD drive or not.

  • 07.07.2012 2:09 PM PDT

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Posted by: jross1993
and what's the fasted hard drive out there? Sometimes my little sister likes to play minesweeper but she also has the attention span of a fish.

We will need the fastest hard drive out there to make sure minesweeper and maybe solitaire loads as quickly as possible.


The Fastest hard-drives are in WD's velociraptor range, since the last time I checked.

But true speed in stored data is exclusively SSD's territory, such as Corsair's GS Series, which can shift 10 gigs of data in less than a minute.

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  • 07.07.2012 2:28 PM PDT

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  • 07.07.2012 2:36 PM PDT

Three questions:

1. Is it possible to transfer a Windows 7 64-bit license from a pre-built PC unto a new custom-build PC?

2. How can I find out the exact brand of harddrive in the Acer AX1300-B1870A? Or is it just an Acer harddrive?

3. Finally, are builds made in PCPartPicker.com automatically compatible? And how can I most easily benchmark it, with easy to understand comparisons?

  • 07.07.2012 3:12 PM PDT


Posted by: ABotelho
Three questions:

1. Is it possible to transfer a Windows 7 64-bit license from a pre-built PC unto a new custom-build PC?


Doubt it (without having to pirate it or go through some long process). Microsoft wouldn't want to lose out on that easy money.

3. Finally, are builds made in PCPartPicker.com automatically compatible? And how can I most easily benchmark it, with easy to understand comparisons?

Some I believe are. For instance I'm going with an Intel i5 2500K and for the mobo it only listed mobo's with the proper socket (1155).

  • 07.07.2012 3:15 PM PDT


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Posted by: ABotelho
Three questions:

1. Is it possible to transfer a Windows 7 64-bit license from a pre-built PC unto a new custom-build PC?


Doubt it (without having to pirate it or go through some long process). Microsoft wouldn't want to lose out on that easy money.

3. Finally, are builds made in PCPartPicker.com automatically compatible? And how can I most easily benchmark it, with easy to understand comparisons?

Some I believe are. For instance I'm going with an Intel i5 2500K and for the mobo it only listed mobo's with the proper socket (1155).

Say I have a PC, that came with Windows 7 on it. I have the product key. I also have a Windows 7 ISO that I downloaded from a link given to me from microsoft.com, which was posted by an employee. Would I not be able to transfer the license unto my new PC, as long as the copy of Windows 7 is disabled on the pre-built?

As for compatibility, I'd like a 100% confirmation. Not really in the mood of getting my parts only to have them end up incompatible.

And for the hardrive, I was simply wondering, as I'd like to use my old hardrive for my new PC, but I'd like it's exact specifications.

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  • 07.07.2012 3:26 PM PDT
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Chris, what do you think of AMD processors? Are they good? Rig is probably going to get one.
Posted by: CHRISLY0NZISBACK
Regarding Windows 7: Daz loader. That is all.

Also, to find out detailed specifcations of your system, including the HDD, download Speccy.

  • 07.07.2012 3:44 PM PDT

Posted by: ABotelho
Three questions:

1. Is it possible to transfer a Windows 7 64-bit license from a pre-built PC unto a new custom-build PC?

2. How can I find out the exact brand of harddrive in the Acer AX1300-B1870A? Or is it just an Acer harddrive?

3. Finally, are builds made in PCPartPicker.com automatically compatible? And how can I most easily benchmark it, with easy to understand comparisons?

1. If the machine already had Windows 7 installed on it then it's probably an OEM version of the OS. In this case, you cannot transfer the license to another machine. You can only do this with retail copies of the OS. The OEM version is tied to the machine it was installed on, and cannot be used on another machine.

2. Most likely the only way to find out would be to open the computer and look at the HDD directly. It's unlikely the manufacturer would specify the exact model they're using. You might try to see if anyone has posted the information online (but remember that information might not actually pertain to your specific machine)

3. I do not know, I didn't use the site. The best way to make sure your devices are compatible is to check their connection method(s). Make sure each device has a corresponding input method on the motherboard you're choosing, and then that the case you choose supports the form factor of your motherboard.


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And for the hardrive, I was simply wondering, as I'd like to use my old hardrive for my new PC, but I'd like it's exact specifications.

The only information that you would really need to know are RPM, capacity, and if it's SATA. RPM if you're really worried about speed; capacity because....; SATA because you want to make sure you can connect it (it's probably SATA).

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  • 07.07.2012 4:10 PM PDT
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What PSU would you recommend for a 7770?
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Posted by: Keiyoti
Chris, what do you think of AMD processors? Are they good? Rig is probably going to get one.
Posted by: CHRISLY0NZISBACK
Regarding Windows 7: Daz loader. That is all.

Also, to find out detailed specifcations of your system, including the HDD, download Speccy.
I personally wouldn't go for AMD. That 750w isn't neccessary either, even higher end graphics cards are becoming less power hungry. Go for something nice and modular, but you shouldn't spend more than $100, particularly for a budget build like yours.

  • 07.07.2012 4:21 PM PDT

Posted by: Keiyoti
What PSU would you recommend for a 7770?

Newegg's PSU calculator puts your build at around 400 Watts.

  • 07.07.2012 4:24 PM PDT
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Damn look at that page, thanks dude.
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Posted by: Keiyoti
What PSU would you recommend for a 7770?

Newegg's PSU calculator puts your build at around 400 Watts.

  • 07.07.2012 4:26 PM PDT

Would any of you recommend a CPU cooler fan other than the stock for an Intel i5 2500K? I don't intend to do any OC, but I was curious if this might extend the life any.

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  • 07.07.2012 5:06 PM PDT

Many thanks to everybody who helped.

edit: nvm, it's fine.

[Edited on 07.07.2012 5:31 PM PDT]

  • 07.07.2012 5:24 PM PDT

Not sure if I should go for the Intel i5 2500K, or set my sights a little higher on the Intel i5 3570K. Thoughts?

  • 07.07.2012 5:38 PM PDT

Posted by: YahwehFreak4evr
Not sure if I should go for the Intel i5 2500K, or set my sights a little higher on the Intel i5 3570K. Thoughts?

That 3570K will run cooler since it's an Ivy Bridge processor, and also supports PCI-e 3.0 (if you want that). It also has Intel HD4000, but that doesn't mean much if you're going to have a GPU. Otherwise they are identical for the most part.

  • 07.07.2012 5:41 PM PDT

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Posted by: CostlyAxis
That 3570K will run cooler since it's an Ivy Bridge processor
They're actually hotter, especially when overclocked.

They run on lower voltage/wattage though? And they're 22nm compared to 32nm.

  • 07.07.2012 5:45 PM PDT